Hotel Bretagna - Florence

Hotel: 2 stars

Lungarno Corsini 6 - 50123 Florence

Tel:877-662-6988

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  • 8.08.0
  • 7.87.8
  • 7.77.7
  • 7.97.9
  • 8.98.9

 ‹‹ The best hotel during my trip!! It has different kind of rooms for all budgets. I had a double shared bath room, but was great. The shared bath was excellent!!...››

11 Jul 2008 read hotel reviews

About Hotel Bretagna

exterior Hotel Bretagna exterior In the historic centre of Florence, Hotel Bretagna boasts an ideal position on the right bank of the Arno River, only steps away from the romantic Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) and Italy's amazing Uffizzi Gallery, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world.

This value for money Florence hotel is housed in Palazzo Gianfigliazzi, a historic Florentine building with an imposing facade and extraordinary interiors.

The Bretagna Hotel's great location allows for easy access on foot to any part of the city, including the world famous Duomo, beautiful Piazza Signoria, magnificent Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti, making it an ideal base for visiting all that Florence has to offer, day or night.

Located just around the corner, serious shoppers can visit the city's most exclusive designer shopping street, Via dei Tornabuoni, as well as the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, and surrounding this centrally located Florence Hotel are some of the city's best restaurants and bars.

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Location of Hotel Bretagna, Florence

  • Hotel Bretagna Lungarno Corsini 6 Florence

    City Area:Palazzo Strozzi

  • Florence area: Palazzo Strozzi

    Position of the zone in the city

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Rooms at Bretagna

Hotel Bretagna guest room double room Near Ponte Vecchio in central Florence, Hotel Bretagna offers a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets and needs, from standard single lodgings to superior quadruple rooms overlooking the Arno River.

Each comfortable guestroom is tastefully decorated and offers air conditioning, cable TV, direct dial telephone and hairdryer.

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby cots/cribs available
  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • Extra beds
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • LCD flat screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Rooms with view
  • Rooms with view available
  • Satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet access
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Breakfast at Bretagna

Breakfast breakfast room The continental breakfast is served from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the breakfast room.

Hotel Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Entire property is non-smoking
  • Historic building
  • Lift/elevator
  • City maps
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Front desk - safety deposit box
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tourist information
  • Bar
  • Cafeteria
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Hotel Reviews Bretagna

9.69.6

EB
Not Specified
France, Jul 2009

The best location you can dream of,with a common balcony on the Ponte Vecchio. A problem with the AC was fixed the next day.The single bed creaked. Breakfast was just uninteresting, nothing fresh except hard boiled eggs.But, the team is very pleasant and helpful, the rooms had nice colours, the lounge was great.

8.88.8

RF
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2009

Some of the desk clerks did not speak English, so we had difficulty getting answers to our questions. The best part was the upgrade to a larger room with a view for no additional cost.The cost was what you would expect for Europe, who wouldn't like a better price? View was great, location great, continental breakfast good.

9.09.0

RG
Group
USA, Jun 2009

I only stayed for one day. The Hotel was a perfict location for the things I wanted to see and do.

8.18.1

LT
with my sister
Sweden, Jun 2009

Liked the rooms in the hotel a lot. It can bee noisy if your neighbours like to talk in the middle of the night otherwise it´s ok, our room was quiet thinking about traffic from the street below. Breakfast was very nice. The hotelstaff was very nice.

9.99.9

Brent And Debbie Ambler
Mature couple
Australia, Apr 2009

Hotel Bretagna is in an excellent location in Florence. We chose a double room without bathroom which was quite suitable. We had use of an excellent bathroom, clean and large hot shower not far from our room. Our room rate was an excellent deal. Breakfast in all the hotels we stayed in in Italy was above usual hotel 'included' standard so in all the Hotel was good value.

7.67.6

RH
Young couple
USA, Mar 2009

My husband and I stayed in one of the double rooms without a bathroom. We never had to wait for the bathroom, and the facilities were clean. The elevator is now fully functioning. The room was NOT quiet-- you could hear talking, and they seemed to be cleaning out the remodeling waste at night (or at least it sounded like huge chunks of something being thrown down into the back of a truck!) This hotel has loads of character, and the common rooms are really amazing. Breakfast was fine for what we paid (very little) but if you have a nicer, newer room you will expect more!

3.63.6

SC
Young couple
USA, Mar 2009

Our room was very run-down - holes in the walls, dirty carpeting, cardboard-like mattress. I am impressed the people at the front desk could hand over a key to the room we stayed in with a straight face.

6.46.4

HM
Young couple
Brazil, Feb 2009

The reception desk, the location, the breakfast and the brazilian recepcionist was very nice, but the room was very tiny and smelt bad.

9.49.4

Mariana Kunin

Italy, Feb 2009

el hotel esta exelentemente ubicado, nos atendieron muy bien, no hubo problemas, la habitacion muy limpia! recomendable

1010

VM
Group
United Kingdom, Feb 2009

I really enjoyed staying at Bretagna! The hotel was more than I actually expected! The rooms were spacious and clean, the beds were comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and willing to help! I would recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Florence!

1010

PT
Young couple
Hong Kong, Jan 2009

cheaper price and nice place to stay. the girl reception (who work in the moring shift)is very helpful and good, but the other two mans were not.

4.04.0

DF
Young couple
Spain, Jan 2009

The room was very old and it had dampness stains in the ceiling ans walls. The service was good and kind. The location is very good (Close to the Arno river) and a few minuts of the downtown.

4.64.6

FG
Not Specified
Portugal, Dec 2008

They did not finished the remodelation. No elevator. Poor breakfast, lots of stairs to climb, dust in the acess area and the air conditionating was not working and just make noises.

8.38.3

LK
Young couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2008

This hotel has bags of character, painted ceilings, and faded but lush traditional decor. The rooms were a little noisy and the shared bathroom could have been a bit cleaner, but copuldn't fault this hotel for its friendly and helpful staff, and its amazing central location. One thing to note though - the hotel is up a fair few stairs, though I believe there is a lift, disabled travellers would be wise to check with them first.

9.49.4

VM
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2008

The position of the hotel on the river bank was excellent as you could never get lost in the maze of streets and gave easy access on foot to all the main sights. Breakfast was good and plentiful and the hotel provided a good sightseeing base.We would use it again should we return to Florence.

6.46.4

JI
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2008

Initially put us in worst room in the Hotel. That was awful. Changed us when asked.

9.09.0

Cyndee Zeck
Group
USA, Oct 2008

The location is superb. The service was top notch. Our party stayed in one triple and one double. The double was recently renovated and excellent in all furnishings and design. The triple was average and had difficulty with enough hot water and water pressure. We arrived later in the evening and found the gentleman at the front desk most helpful with our car (parking is a big issue in Florence) our multiple bags and tips on the area. We would all stay at this hotel again. We were in very close proximity to all we wanted to see and do. We had the garage come and pick up our car upon check in and did not need it again until our departure. Internet was available in the lounge area. Breakfast was excellent.

8.88.8

GH
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2008

Visited Florence with my wife on our 25th wedding anniversary. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of room and facilities -I cannot see why Hotel Bretagna is not listed in more guides.

8.98.9

AF
Young couple
Spain, Oct 2008

Bathroom a bit small. Rest good relation price/quality. Clean and very helpful personal.

8.68.6

MK
Young couple
Denmark, Sep 2008

Perfect hotel for a short stay. Fantastic location. Only negative thing to say is that there might be bedbugs..

9.79.7

Sandra Dickinson
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2008

It is an imposing and yet charming palace, which is in the process of being renovated and brought back to its former glory. We had a spacious room with air conditioning. The staff are very efficient and friendly and it is really good value for money. This was our second visit.

7.17.1

YN

USA, Sep 2008

Breakfast ok, nothing special. Room was small and dark. Bathroom small. Needed to carry luggage up stairs as we were on a floor that did not have an elevator to it. My mom is 60 years old with bad asthma, so this was not ideal. Location overall is great. Staff friendly.

9.59.5

BF
Young couple
Portugal, Aug 2008

The hotel is similar with a palace. Is in the heart of Florence and is very quiet, spacious and clean. The rooms are wonderful and the employees were very competence and understand different languages. The bathrooms are clean too, but not very spacious. However this was the most wonderful and perfect hotel of our travel.

7.07.0

HT
Young couple
China, Jul 2008

The hotel is 20 min walk from the railway station and is nearby the river.The breakfast is good,but the room is very old.

5.95.9

Jon Fuller
Single traveller
Canada, Jul 2008

While the hotel itself is nice, the quality of the 'shared bathroom' was horrible. I've stayed in cheap hostels with nicer and cleaner bathrooms. It was dirty, poorly ventilated, and had a broken toilet seat, and broken shower head. The room itself was nice, but the walls were paper-thin. Also, the door lock/latch did not work well, requiring me to double check the door was properly shut. The location was fantastic, and the lobby, restaurant and lounge are very nice. Staff was friendly.

8.08.0

KC
Young couple
Singapore, Jul 2008

This was a hotel with a lot of character. The room was spacious and clean, though the shared bathroom was a bit of a walk. The breakfast spread was amazing and the hotel was in an excellent location to explore the city. The map does not indicate the hotel's location very well, so best to look it up before you get there. Would definitely recommend this place.

1010

Juan Maya Castañeda
Group
Ecuador, Jun 2008

The best hotel during my trip!! It has different kind of rooms for all budgets. I had a double shared bath room, but was great. The shared bath was excellent!! and always available. Decoration was beautiful and the hotel has a lounge very confortable and well decorated...very appropriate in Florence...seems a very nice museum!!! Totally recomended!!!

7.97.9

CR
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2008

This is a great hotel in a great location. They are in the process of renovating but even the rooms not yet renovated are ok. The renovated rooms are great - new furniture, beds, large bathrooms with jacuzzi, wood floors and great view of Arno River. Service was good - all at reception were very helpful. I would advise them that the cab driver they obtained for us to go the 5 blocks to the station charged us 20 Euro which I thought was outrageous.

8.78.7

Duncan Le Grange
Young couple
South Africa, May 2008

Great spot on the river 100m from Ponte Vecchio. Beautiful old building, great breakfast room, helpful staff, perfect at the price.

8.08.0

RB
Mature couple
Argentina, Jun 2008

Tome una habitacion doble pequeña con baño privado y me dieron una de tamaño normal. El baño es pequeño pero alcanza. El desayuno espectacular. Tiene wi-fi gratis (aunque la señal es un poco fluctuante). La ubicacion es inmejorable: frente al rio Arno, en el centro historico, a un paso de todos los lugares de interes. Creo que el hotel tiene una parte nueva y que a mi me toco la mas antigua. De todos modos la habitacion era interna y, por lo tanto, menos ruidosa que las que dan a la calle. Molestaba un poco el ruido de operarios que trabajaban en planta baja los dias de semana. Pero, tomando en cuenta el precio, el lugar es altamente recomendable

1010

Alessia Domignoni
Group
Italy, Jun 2008

Ma cosa volete di più della vista su Ponte Vecchio e della vasca idromassaggio????

6.66.6

AT
Not Specified
United Kingdom, May 2008

We stayed at the Bretagna for 2 nights (but stayed elsewhere in between) the first night was fantastic. We had a huge room and we very impressed. When we returned to stay the next time we found there was no room for us (despite us pre-paying) they then offered to relocate us to a lesser quality hotel on the complete opposite side of town with the only compensation being to pay for a taxi! We were appalled- after complaining they essentially said we will give you your money back and see you later! We were very, very disappointed, and not only did we waste lots of time trying to sort it out, but it also put a dampner on our whole trip.

1010

Stefania Ramerini
Young couple
Italy, May 2008

Hotel delizioso in centro a Firenze con vista Arno e Ponte Vecchio. Alla reception sono molto cortesi e sorridenti, siamo stati benissimo. La camera (la migliore dell'Hotel) è favolosa!

9.89.8

IT
Group
Finland, May 2008

Great location, close to the railway station and to all sights. Our room was really nice (ac, jacuzzi, view to Arno, big bathroom, quiet)and the staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good too.

9.59.5

RH
Young couple
Australia, Jan 2008

they upgraded us straight away when there'd been some confusion with the rooms (which hadn't been their fault to begin with). room was GREAT. and price was cheap. they were renovating but we didnt hear any noise whatsoever so they must have done it during the day when everyone's out. great place. beautiful old building right on the main canal close to everything. would stay again for sure.

7.57.5

AS
Mature couple
Germany, Apr 2008

Romantic, convenient, arts

8.08.0

Sarah Mclane
mature couple mid 50's young at heart
USA, Apr 2008

We had a great meal across the Arno at Trattoria 4 Leoni.

8.78.7

AT
Young couple
USA, Feb 2008

I thought this place was great for the price! The shared bathroom was quite nice and easily accessible. It also had free wi-fi (definitely a bonus) and free breakfast (which was substantial). The room was reasonably large and the staff was very friendly and knowledgable. The only negative comment I have is that the building was under construction and that the hotel was on the second floor and not clearly marked. Other than that, I would say it's a great deal. I would definitely return again!

9.89.8

Luiz Marcondes
Young couple
Brazil, Feb 2008

The hotel is great, it has a great price, its location its perfect and the breakfast is excelent. If I come back to Firenze, I will stay there again. Thank you all.

9.59.5

PP
Mature couple
Australia, Dec 2007

We were fortunate enough to be accommodated in a newly renovated section of the hotel, which was on it's way to being 3 star at least. Our room was enormous with a view out over the river Arno. The bathroom was the largest we had in any hotel in Italy and France. The staff were courteous and informative with siteseeing,shopping and restaurant information. It made our stay in Florence perfect.

8.88.8

Brenda Hatton
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2008

The Bretagna was a real suprise. A beautiful old palace which is in the process of being renovated. Don't let that put you off, no noise during the early morning or evening and your out all day! You can see in to the other public rooms and see how they will look which is very interesting. I think in a while you will have to pay a lot more to stay in this lovely building.Our room had been modernised and had lost a little character, but was very nicely done. Fantastic location, you can walk everywhere. The staff were very helpful especially Dodo. Would def go back for another visit. Worth more than a 1 star rating.

8.88.8

Davide Poletti
Young couple
Italy, Jan 2008

Very nice hotel, nice staff. We had a brand new room with whirlpool bathtub and a nice view of Arno river. The hotel is near to the historical center, 3-5 minutes to reach Uffizi, Ponte vecchio e Palazzo della Signoria. There's just a little problem: some rooms are not in the main floor, so you have to walk in a cold stairway. Everything but that was ok, and the breakfast room is simply gorgeous.

8.28.2

Damien Mikolajczyk
Young couple
Netherlands, Dec 2007

Very good location, near the Ponte Vecchio, one of the main attractions in Florence, and really close to the center. i had a good stay, the breakfast was acceptable, people nice. The only bad point goes to the room size, around 10 sq. meters, which is not much more than a double bed size, double bed which was actually 2 mattress together. For the price it is a nice choice, i would certainly go back there, excepted during summer because i find their max rate of 115 euros for such a room with bath overestimated.

8.18.1

SW
Young couple
USA, Nov 2007

We were welcomed by the very friendly front desk staff who spoke excellent English (despite our best try at sub-par Italian) and showed us to our room immediately. The lobby area is beautful - a great place to overlook the Arno and have an evening drink or afternoon macchiato. The breakfast they provided was big and had a lot of options but did not go very late into the morning (if you sleep in too late, you'll miss it). I have two complaints: not enough bathrooms and the walls are paper thin. There was one morning my boyfriend and I both waited for about 40 mins to shower before giving up - luckily there is a sink in the room to brush your teeth and wash your face, etc. Also, on our first night the 3 girls staying in the room next door came home at 4 a.m. and keep us up for a while (before I went over and asked them to quiet down - which they did immediately). The next night we could hear the person next door snoring. So I am sure they could hear us too. But overall, for the price and location of Hotel Bretagna, it suited me just fine and I would stay there again (but maybe get a room with a private bathroom inlcuded).

9.49.4

AS
Young couple
Norway, Nov 2007

It was our first visit of Florence and experience in the hotel Bretagna was excellent. Room was really clean and comfortable. Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. Close to train station and all major city attractions. We advice this hotel to everybody as it is truly nice place to stay.

6.96.9

RF
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2007

I don't think I have ever stayed in a hotel like this before. It is in part of one of the old Florence palaces. Over breakfast you can look into (through a glass screen) two of the state rooms with gold leaf everywhere, chandeliers and frescos on the ceilings. It felt like quite a privilege to being staying there. It is all quite old and full of character. The lay out was quite complex - they had obviously made the best use of the sapce that has been given to them. Our room was round the back and had its own balcony - inside the room! It lead up to the high window from which you could see the top of the Doumo and the hills at the back of Florence. Really very unusual. Bath room was clean if a little small and oddly laid out. Getting into the bath was quite a task and the shower hose didn't reach up to teh top so showers were taken slightly crouched. When we arrived there were no plugs in either the bath or sink but they went out immediately and bought a selection. Lots of stairs but there is a rather small lift. Breakfast was adequate although nothing special. Location is wonderful. it's an easy walk from here to all of central Florence. As they say in there adverts, it seems pretty safe here. The building next door is the British Consulate which has a 24/7 armed guard of two officers. Overall a quirky place with some short comings, but we loved it.

7.87.8

SG
Young couple
USA, Oct 2007

The location is the best part about this hotel! You really cant beat the price for the location. The room was fine- bathroom updated and clean, very friendly and welcoming staff, good breakfast. A little dingy/old, but for the price it was great- we would stay again!

9.59.5

CL
Not Specified
Spain, Oct 2007

Aunque el hotel estaba en pleno proceso de restauración (ocupa parte de un "palazzo" en el que también se encuentra el Consulado británico, nuestra estancia fue de lo más cómoda. Nos ofrecieron una habitación completamente nueva en el tercer piso y otra "histórica" en el segundo. Ésta última es la habitación más bonita en la que jamás hemos estado, daba la sensación de haber vuelto al siglo XVIII (salvo por el cuarto de baño que era completamente nuevo y muy moderno). Parquet original, techos con artesonados y pinturas al fresco, muebles antiguos... ¡de película!

8.78.7

AG
Two female friends
Denmark, Oct 2007

We were two mature female friends, who visited Florence for the first time.The hotel location was very good- could walk to all the places, we wanted to see. The staff in reception was friendly and helpful- told us which places we should visit and helped us to find some good restaurants.Got a very tiny room the first night, but had a bigger one for the next three nights. Breakfast was good, and served in a beatyful decorated room, and in general the hotel has a good spirit with old furniture and great chandeliers.

9.49.4

HP
Young couple
France, Sep 2007

Very good place.

6.76.7

MP
Young couple
Spain, Aug 2007

Recomendado para los fans de la pelicula (o el libro, claro): "Una habitación con vistas" Eso sí... abstenerse alérgicos a las picaduras de los mosquitos... Es un lugar con mucho encanto.Miguel y Sofía.

3.63.6

AM
Young couple
Spain, Sep 2007

our room was prepared for a single person, but we were two. It was so small and bad that we had to ask for another pillow because the bed was not for a couple. On the contrary, we enjoy a very good breakfast

8.28.2

MB
Young couple
USA, Sep 2007

The hotel is on the 2nd floor of a building that is currently encased in scaffolding and thus a little hard to find. There is construction happening and things are kind of dusty and noisy in the building in general. We stayed for two nights in room 25, which is without bathroom, but there was a sink. The bed was comfortable and the room very spacious. Complaints include that the window opened into a space where the surrounding buildings abutted and a strong aroma of rotting garbage would come through, except in the morning where the overwhelming smell of baking bread wafted in. There was no air conditioning, but I believe it was advertised that there was. There was a ceiling fan, and another fan too though. The shared bathrooms (there are two) were incredibly small, (and I've stayed in a lot of European hotels) and the shower head was sort of broken. However, the common areas were nice and the breakfast was simple and good. There is a bar, but the person behind the desk is also the bartender and will act extremely busy and exasperated if you ask for a drink. Also, they do not sell wine by the glass, only by the bottle and their low end Chianti is crap. Sitting by the window at sunset enjoying a drink pre-dinner, however was very pleasant. Additional note: I asked the desk receptionist for some help changing a reservation at a different hotel since I don't speak Italian and was met with, "How do I know who you are? Are you even my guest here?" She was no help whatsoever and her basic response was that they were a one star hotel, so go find tourist information. Gee, thanks.

7.17.1

DC
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2007

This hotel was very good (basic) for the price. The location with a view of the bridges was excellent and its central location were excellent. Our stay was marred by the fact that we encountered the 'receptionist from hell' on our first day. She was overbearing, treated us like children, never stopped rabitting about minor issues,insulting and altogether too much to take. Additionally we had some difficulty locating the hotel due to the fact that the building is hidden by a scaffold and this could have been advised through the website.

8.58.5

John Wallis
Family with young children
United Kingdom, Aug 2007

Position - couldn't be much better. No plug in sink. Breakfast is good. Staff generally extremely helpful (with the exception of the sink plug). Has only been open a short time and the entrance on the ground floor which is used by other was dirty. Directions to get there were very poor. We would definitely stay there again. It was once a palace and the general rooms are fantastically decorated. We had a 4 bedroomed room for us and 2 kids which was plenty big enough for us.

7.97.9

Barbara Berardi
with friend
Italy, Aug 2007

il rapporto qualità prezzo è buono, le camere sono pulite ed anche il bagno, colazione abbondante. Sicuramente soddisfatta, ci ritornerei. Inoltre l'albergo è vicino al centro e alla stazione. Il bagno è essenziale ma con un lavabo essenzialmente minuto.

8.48.4

RM
Single traveller
USA, Jul 2007

1) One of the employees (Martina) was absolutely excellent: she even mailed back to me in Milan the cell phone charger I had forgotten in the room--at no charge. Other emplyees from whom I had requested this favor had been sort of difficult. 2) I was traveling with a colleague, another woman, and we wanted to share a room. The room we were given, in a newly renovated wing, was very nice. The only thing was that it had only one bed (allbeit king size). Not a big problem, but we would have been more comfortable with two twin beds. On the other hand, we did not ask them to change room at the beginning.

0.30.3

Phillip Wong
Young couple
USA, May 2007

We stayed in Room #11 and there was an overwhelming nauseating odor in the room- we believe it was coming from the curtains and bedding. When we tried to change rooms- they said it was too late. Bathroom outside the room was awful. The only good part of the stay was that the person who served breakfast was very nice. I can't say the same thing for the people at the reception desk. NEVER stay here. NEVER.

9.39.3

Christian Lemesle
friends
France, Jul 2007

Very good location near the ponte vecchio, Employees very smiling and welcoming. It was my first time at the Hotel Bretagna...but now i know a very good place to stay when i'll come back to Firenze.

1010

Victoria Schiettekat
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2007

This is the fifth year in a row that we have stayed at the Hotel Bretagna. The staff is exceptional and always goes the extra mile for us! We especially love the recently remodeled upper floor--the room and hallway were very spacious and beautifully decorated. I will continue to book this hotel for all my future trips to Firenze.

6.96.9

Meredith Fischer
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2007

This hotel will be very pretty once the renovation is done. We were taken to a newly completed area. The room details were very nice. Bathroom great.However, there was a small opening for the window in the bathroom, but no window. A huge air conditioning compressor sat outisde the window, so the bath door was always closed because of the noise. Our room was off a hallway, just restored. In the future they may want touse carpet, as we could hear a baby crying just as if he were in our room.The refirigeratot did not work. Again, the room is very pretty, great to have a/c and nice breakfast/breakfast room. When I asked about a phone in the room(there was none), I was told to come to the front desk and there was a phone there. But I wasn't clear if it could be used. Stairways should be illuminated for safety. Construction is ongoing so materials are everywhere and employees are busy. This hotel is in a great location and all employees are friendly and helpful. Once construction is completed, I think that this will be a perfect place so I would stay again in the future. For now, though, they should provide telephones in the rooms, and finish some of the details. Perfect starting point for Florence, safe and attractive.

9.59.5

Sandra Kolb

Germany, Mar 2007

Very friendly, helpful staff. Location is perfect--short walk to most sites. Parking in Florence in general is bad, but there is a parking garage a short walk from the hotel. Hotel undergoing some construction, but wasn't a problem. Breakfast is ok, nothing great.

8.58.5

Henricus Venselaar
Mature couple
Malta, Jan 2007

Location of Bretagna on the border of the Arno is excellent, in the city centre. Breakfast rather simple, coffee good, croissant not warm. Staff very friendly.

8.58.5

LI
Not Specified
USA, Dec 2006

The hotel was ok for the price, it was clean and comfortable, the room was large, the bathroom was small, but nice, small shower, the ambiance was nice with the breakfast room overlooking the river Arno. It was pretty close to all site seeing locations, with no need for public transportation.

7.07.0

Albert Agut Iglesias
Young couple
Spain, Dec 2006

Bretagna is a one star hotel, and considering this it is very good. But the web page is absolutely deceitful, and may make you to expect something much better than the real thing. Anyway, If I go back to Firenze I'll stay at Bretagna.

9.49.4

Kimberly Farnen

Spain, Nov 2006

Staying at Bretagna was a true joy! The location of the hotel was fabulous and all the major sites were easily reached by foot. The hotel was very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. For the price, Bretagna exceeded my expectations and if I return to Florence I will most definatly stay at this hotel again.

9.29.2

Terry Armstrong
Young couple
USA, Oct 2006

We loved the spaciousness of the room, and the view of the river was beautiful. It was a very short walk to all of the sights we were visiting and the staff was helpful. The bathroom was clean, but next time I would want to make sure we didn't have to share a bathroom (there was a 1 person bathroom shared by 5 rooms).

2.02.0

Richard Austin
Young couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2006

The room (Rm. 31) was nothing like as nice as the ones in the website photos. There were dirty marks on the walls. The room had an unpleasant musty smell as though there was dry rot or something. The 'bathroom' was ludicrously small (I went to put my sponge-bag in there & had to give up & bring it out again!). You have to leave the bathroom to dry yourself after the shower. The breakfast was inedible - we went somewhere else & paid. There were communal toilets immediately outside our door & I was woken up every half hour through the night by people using them. The only thing in its favour is its central location.

4.84.8

PM
Mature couple
France, Sep 2006

Hôtel très bien situé. Calme, propre. La chambre occupée n'était pas équipée de salle de bain, seulement un lavabo. La salle de bain, quand même réservée à la chambre, était sur le même palier mais il fallait traverser une SAM. Le lit, de 120, tout à fait inconfortable et qui plus est pein de moustiques. Le petit déjeuner par contre était bien. Pas de garage à proximité. Le seul trouvé à 500 mètres m'a couté 120 € parce qu'il n'est pas recvommandé par cet hôtel.

7.67.6

April Malara
Group
USA, Sep 2006

It was very a good location, close to everything.....I would definitly stay here again. A great place to eat is ZAZA in the square by the market GREAT!!!

9.19.1

Crystal Rose
Young couple
Canada, Aug 2006

This was a lovely hotel overlooking the river. There was a balcony in the public area, with a fabulous view of the Ponte Vecchio, where we sat one evening and enjoyed a drink. The staff were all friendly and went out of their way for us. It was very quiet considering its central location. It also had the best inclusive breakfast of any of the hotels in Italy we stayed in. Overall, a great bargain.

8.88.8

MB
Young couple
Italy, Aug 2006

Ottima pensione, superiore ad alcuni sedicenti 3 stelle sotto tanti punti di vista. Personale accogliente e stanze più che dignitose. Unica pecca: una strana puzza di muffa/umidiccio ogni volta che si lascia la stanza chiusa per qualche ora. Ma, visti il prezzo e la posizione dell'albergo, ci si torna a cuor leggero anche una seconda volta! Consiglio generale se si va a Firenze: portatevi una cassa d'acqua...sono arrivato a pagare 5 EURO una bottiglia anonimissima da 1,5 litri!!!

9.09.0

DC
2 mature women travellers
Canada, Aug 2006

This hotel is amazing. The man at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. We loved the room and that it was originally a mansion with some original decor. The location is incredible right on the river 2 blocks from Ponte Vechio.

8.98.9

Brooke Greco
Group
USA, Jul 2006

I stayed here for five nights in a double room with a full private bathroom (which was across the hall). The room had a sink and was air conditioned. The location of the hotel is wonderful. It is 1.5 blocks away from the ponte vecchio, and it directly faces the arno river. There is a popular italian bar on the corner for those interested in nightlife. It takes approximately 5-15 minutes to walk to everything in the florence. I am familiar with florence and other accomodations available, and though this is a one star hotel (room and facilities are one star quality...old and rather ugly), it was a great value for our money. (We paid 55 euro a night). The free breakfast was wonderful. The staff was friendly but not helpful however; we received poor directions and suggestions. Dont forget that THIS IS A ONE STAR HOTEL, but the location and cheap price (and air con) made it well worthwhile.

8.48.4

GL
Young couple
Germany, Jul 2006

The location around the hotel is ver good! Only the bathroom (toilet), which you have divide with other rooms, isn't so confortable.

9.89.8

Ellen Ramsay
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2006

The location of Hotel Bretagna was PERFECT. Not more than a 10-15 minute walk to all the attractions of Florence and a wonderful view of the river. The rooms were spacious (one double, one triple) and nicely decorated. A nice card with a map of Florence and hotel location was provided and was very helpful. The staff, was more reserved than in many hotels but still friendly and competent. Breakfast was typical with an added treat of yogurt! Only two things differed from the web site - I requested a river view for one of the rooms but that was not available once I got there, and there are a few places in the common areas in need of some plastering work and repair, but absolutely nothing that detracted from our stay there - I would highly recommend Hotel Bretagna for anyone visiting Florence.

6.06.0

Bernard Mace
Mature couple
France, Jun 2006

quiet place but small bathroom and any stairs every where. And rather big problem if you arrive with a car.

9.19.1

Ivar Abrahamsen
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Mar 2006

Excellent location. Smack in the middle, while still quiet. It is on the river front, but forget room with a river view, as i think that is only in 1 room and they are only on two floors of this building. Entrance is tricky to find as you need to walk tru a court yard/corridor to a lift with its name on. But very friendly and clean so recommeneded.

8.28.2

Christopher LeCount
Not Specified
USA, May 2006

Friendly reception with an excellent view of the Arno River. Don't miss the sunset views from the balcony in the lobby!

4.74.7

MZ
Not Specified
Italy, May 2006

Hotel sencillisimo, limpio, pero con habitaciones muy pequenhas, en lo que concierne a las dobles..aceptable, si no fuese por los precios excesivos de la temporada alta.Aun asi, es un magnifico palacio renacentista, estupendamente situado...pecado que las buenas vistas correspondan solo al espacio comun, y las de las habitaciones den a un poco limpio patio de luces.

5.55.5

Michael Plotkin
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2006

The only serious problem is serious enough to prevent us from ever returning to Bretagna: the odor(s) in the room. Powerful, chemical-like smell on arrival, and any time the windows were closed. Unclear what it was - possibly pesticide, insecticide. Unbearable in the room unless windows kept fully open. Problem then was the strong smell of sewage from the atrium between buildings (I suspect sewer vent lines opened in this area). And, when we slept, we were bitten by insects a LOT. Can't say for sure if mosquitos came from outside, or if the bites were only from flying insects for that matter. The positives are definitely strong ones, mainly the great location and reasonable price. Breakfast quite decent; staff very nice. But the smells almost sickened my wife at times, and the bites made us leave feeling as if we were infested with something. Someone on a tight budget who wants the location might well still consider staying here, but I can't recommend it.

9.29.2

VARIO Loïg
Heterosexual Couple
France, May 2006

A beautiful place in a beautiful city. The Bretagna is a perfect place to visit Firenze.

1010

Jean-claude Jouhet
Couple with children
France, Apr 2006

excellente adresse à conseiller. L'équipe de l'accueil s'est montrée très arrangeante en nous proposant une chambre à 3 lits au lieu de 2 chambres puisqu'une personne devant nous accompagner n'avait pu se joindre à nous. Un seul bémol, le prix du garage convenu avec l'hotelier s'est avéré nettement plus élévé avec la personne qui nous a rendu notre voiture, un conseil: faire noter le tarif sur la fiche du garage.

9.99.9

Joseph Chan
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Apr 2006

Room was very clean and everything was in order; great view from window (we face the Arno river). The breakfast area was comfortable and nicely decorated; breakfast was excellent, very good service. My room was not very quiet but this is because there are parties going on at nearby bars: nothing the hotel can do about that! The shared toilet/bath was a bit annoying (we are not used to it). The one bathroom had the toilet, sink, shower, everything. Maybe can have 2 rooms, one with sink, toilet and the other shower ? Overall we enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely return. Thank you.

8.58.5

Rosaly Silva
Heterosexual Couple
Brazil, Mar 2006

A estadia só não foi excelente devido ao mal cheiro de esgoto que vinha pela janela, que era voltada para uma área interna onde se via o cano de esgoto que saia do banheiro sem a devida vedação, ou seja, esgoto a céu aberto. Tivemos que manter a janela fechada durante toda a estadia.

8.88.8

David Morgan
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2006

Excellent situation for visiting the main attractions in Florence.

7.77.7

AR
Heterosexual Couple
Germany, Mar 2006

Es war total schön da zu sein zimmer war auch ok aber nicht so schön wie auf Fotos also waren wir einbißchen enttäuscht auch wegen außen bad das sehr klein war.Frühstück war gut typisch Italienisch. wir kommen gerne wider!!

7.07.0

Yu Chang
Heterosexual Couple
Belgium, Mar 2006

the electric heater made loud noise while operating, so i had to power it off.

8.78.7

Marco Fischer
Group of friends
Switzerland, Feb 2006

We spent a wonderful time in this beautiful, old and quiet hotel in the centre of Florence (only 5-10minutes away from the central train station)!! Its perfect for low-budget travellers as teenagers or students!

9.09.0

SG
Heterosexual Couple
France, Feb 2006

We really enjoyed the antique feel and homey welcome. The breakfast room is beautiful and the location is perfect. The place is definitely run-down and not fancy, but it is a great value and I'd choose it again;

9.89.8

Bruno Terbi
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Feb 2006

L'Hotel Bretagna è favoloso,a 300 metri dal ponte vecchio e da piazza della signoria,camere ricavate stupendamente da un palazzo antico e cortesia e simpatia nella gestione. Avendo soggiornato in diversi alberghi in giro per l'Europa e L'Italia direi che più che una pensione sembra un hotel 3 stelle!Il bagno era abbastanza spazioso e soprattutto pulito,la camera era enorme con una finestra gigante che dava sulla corte del palazzo,aria condizionata,televisione........tutto per 50 euro a notte!!! Direi che se dovete andare a Firenze passate di qui,troverete una qualità/prezzo esagerata,vicinanza al centro e dei proprietari simpatici e disponibili. Cia

8.48.4

Lindsay Lockwood
Group of friends
USA, Feb 2006

This was a less expensive hotel, and you get when you pay for. The hotel was typical to a cheap hotel; but the location was AMAZING. It was right on the river, and a close walk to everything. I would recomend this hotel to anyone that is on a budget and wants to stay near everything.

9.69.6

C. W.
Single leisure traveller
Netherlands, Feb 2006

For the low budget traveller this is a very nice hotel for a nice price. You get a nice breakfast. And your bathroom is outside your room, but, your own private bathroom. The elevator was working but kind of scary, still the owner greeted us very friendly and took us to our room, you don't see that anymore!! Good place, I recommend and go back to!

9.69.6

Alison Giacomelli
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jan 2006

Staff very helpful. Hotel very good value in a great location.

5.55.5

Rod Watts
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Jan 2006

THE HOTEL IS CHEAP AND YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR IN ALL THINGS IN LIFE. JUST THE MOST PERFUNCTORY CLEAN/TIDY OF THE ROOM BY THE "MAID".THE TOILET WAS NOT VERY NICE AND PRETTY SMELLY. THE SHOWER WAS ALL BUT A DRIBBLE OF WATER. THE GOOD SIDE BEING THAT IT IS VERY CLOSE TO ALL THE BIG SITES IN TOWN, PLUS A GOOD NIGHT CLUB JUST TWO DOORS DOWN WHICH IS GOOD/BAD DEPENDING WHETHER YOU ARE UP FOR IT OR NOT!! I WOULDN'T GO THERE AGAIN....

6.96.9

Colleen Lyons
Not Specified
Canada, Nov 2005

Excellent location but our private bathroom was across the hall rather than in our room. A little seedier than I was expecting but fine for a one night stay.

8.18.1

Millia Yang
Heterosexual Couple
Taiwan, Oct 2005

There have hospitable staff. In the pretty breakfirst room, waitress serve we cafe, milk , yuger, juice and many kinds of jam. We are very enjoy our breakfirst time. But the bed need renew!

1010

Robert Bass
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Oct 2005

Thank you for makeing our visit pleasant.

3.13.1

NW
Heterosexual Couple
Australia, Aug 2005

Hotel Bretagna in Florence was the worst experience of our 4 weeks in Europe this summer. We booked a room with a shared bathroom - bad mistake. When you flush the toilet water bubbles up through the basin. The bathroom was not kept clean and the whole hotel smelled of smoke - not helped by the reception desk attendants cigar smoking despite the No Smoking signs displayed. Our room was dirty and the airconditioner did not work. When we asked for help the attendant gave it a cursory look and said oh well. Likewise when we asked for an extra pillow - we were given 2 waifer thin pillows - we were told there were none available, despite the hotel being largely unoccupied. This experience totally ruined our time in Florence and we left a day early as we couldn't wait to get out. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone - the photos on thier website are not at all representative of the rooms and views.

8.48.4

MG
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Oct 2004

An elevator would have been very helpful for the price. Morning breakfasts were great, another plus was the location to the river Arno. One thing which was not expected occurred every morning, "church bells ringing" for quite awhile, at least one hundred times.

How to reach Hotel Bretagna

By car
The hotel is easily reachable by the motorway A1, exit Firenze Nord. Follow the indications for the centre.

By train
The hotel is 5 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella railway station.

By airplane
The hotel is 15 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes with shuttle service from the Florence airport.

Transport Services Hotel Bretagna

It's possible to park in the nearby private garage. The costs is around €21,00 per day. The price may vary. Valet service is available.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 10.30 a.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In caso di no show o cancellazione oltre questo limite, la prima notte di soggiorno verrà addebitata sulla carta di credito. In case of no show or late cancellation the first night will be charged on your credit card
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 3 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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